Sara Gilbert Cast in HBO Max's Gorilla Grodd 'Superman' Spinoff

Actress Sara Gilbert has been cast in a significant role in HBO Max's upcoming "Superman" spinoff series, "The People v. Gorilla Grodd." She is slated to portray an "important journalist" in the half-hour comedy, which centers on a superintelligent ape convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City.

Gilbert will star alongside Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro, who voices the titular ape. The series explores the legal and comedic ramifications of a primate on trial, adding a unique twist to the established "Superman" universe.